I'm at a crossroads in my life. I've been at one before, many years ago. Back then, I went back to college, finished my degree, dropped 130 pounds, changed careers, and got married.

Now, 24 years later, I've had WLS, dropped 100 pounds, am getting a divorce, and am wanting another career change.

Problem is, I have no idea what I want to do. People ask me what my "passion" is. I haven't a clue. For 21 years I've been a mom. Now my little chicks are flapping out of the nest, and both will be graduating college over the next 18 months. I'm on my own and will soon be buying my own home as a single woman. I'm 54 years old. I feel like it's time for me to figure out what I want to do.

I just don't know where to begin.

Another book/workbook I recommend is The Artist's Way. It's not exactly a career book, but it can help you tap into your creativity.

You can also check out the author's (Julia Cameron) website for some activities and inspiration.

The Artist's Way Starter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585429287/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2xhxwbCFH8VY9

Go to www.meetup.com and find your people!!!! What ever you are interested in....music, art, language, yoga, dancing, mediation, games, cooking, hiking, biking, you name it....what ever it is....you can find it in your area most likely. All it is is a site for a group of people with similar interests get together casually; at someone's house, a local pub, a park, a hall and talk about your mutual interests. I met so many people when I moved to Amsterdam through this resource....there is no reason to be bored....so much to do and so many opportunities to live a life you never even dreamed about! I'm living proof. Good luck to you, can't wait to see where you are emotionally, mentally, and physically in another year.

It is one of the reason I've had the surgery, to be able to achieve my goals. At 49, I finally found my passion, scuba diving. I have done the 1st certification and then was benched because of the weight/joint problems (knees). As soon as the surgeon gives me the go ahead, I'll be taking courses, I've already spoken to my instructor and hopefully by November I'll be a certified professional diver, then I can consider changing careers, even though there are some days I feel I might be too old, but then I think that older people might be happy to have a dive master their ages.... who knows. All I know it that I have to at least try!

So I think that whatever you discover that makes you happy go for it... I have to believe it's never too late!